English Language and Literature (Bachelor's Degree) at Paine College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$26,308

Est. from GA median (13 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,564

Est. from GA median (3 programs)

Where Paine College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (41 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Paine CollegeAugusta	$14,596	$26,308*	—	$25,564*	—
Emory UniversityAtlanta	$60,774	$36,019*	$51,789	$21,000*	0.58
University of North GeorgiaDahlonega	$5,009	$35,733*	$36,296	$24,500*	0.69
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro	$5,905	$32,811*	$38,097	$23,250*	0.71
Spelman CollegeAtlanta	$30,058	$31,129*	$45,615	$25,564*	0.82
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta	$6,007	$29,121*	$31,086	$27,998*	0.96
National Median	—	$29,967*	—	$24,529*	0.82

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Paine College, approximately 71% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 13 similar programs in GA. Actual outcomes may vary.